Slugma 98/144
Set: Skyridge
Released: May 12, 2003
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #218
- Card Number 98/144
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorNaoyo Kimura
- Release Date12/05/2003
- SeriesE-Card
- Expansion Skyridge
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fire - Health Points50 HP
- Weakness
Water ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Attacks
- Tackle10

- Scorching Lava

Discard a Fire Energy card attached to Slugma in order to use this attack. The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a glowing, molten slug-like creature sliding through a fiery, cavernous landscape filled with molten rock and glowing lava, casting an intense, burning heat throughout the dark, volcanic environment.
Playability Overview
Slugma serves as a low-HP burn-inducing attacker that can apply early status pressure but requires energy discards, making it better suited for aggressive or burn-focused decks rather than sustained brawling.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Fiery DepthsThis Slugma card has such a vivid and intense background with all that molten lava! It really evokes the feeling of being deep in a volcano. I’d suggest placing it among other Fire types that have a similar fiery or volcanic theme. Cards like Magmar or Charizard could create a dramatic, heat-filled page.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Intense / Warm Hues / Lava Flow / Firestorm

















